The DLRC Team

For over 36 years, the foundation of David Lawrence Rare Coins has been our staff. Whether it was just Dave in 1979, or
the 15+ full time employees today, everyone at DLRC is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service
in the coin business. We're a big family at DLRC, and we treat our clients with the same level of respect.

We're here to help you with all aspects of your collecting and selling interests. Our numismatic staff is led by a
team of seasoned professionals with over 60 years of combined experience in the industry.
From shipping to sales, someone is always available to help. Regular office hours are Monday-Friday,
8:30am-5:00pm EST. All emails and voice messages will be given prompt attention.

John Brush

PresidentSenior NumismatistJoined DLRC: 2006

Now the President of DLRC, "JB" joined DLRC as a staff numismatist in 2006. For the last several years he has led the coin department and the company as a whole in continuing to offer the coins and service that define David Lawrence. In addition to overseeing the company as a whole, John travels extensively to coin shows throughout the country, where he is well-known among the dealer community as one of the sharpest buyers in the country.

A collector since age five, and a full-time professional dealer since 2002, JB joined DLRC after working for several years at Spectrum Numismatics, one of the largest wholesale firms on the West Coast.

Dealing in coins valued from five cents to over a million dollars, John enjoys all types of numismatic treasures. He claims that his parents forced him to collect coins as a child and would not support his hobby of collecting baseball cards. It would become a family affair and the trio would travel to coin shows throughout his childhood, even missing school occasionally... These trips turned out to be the best part of his education!

John graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Religion and a minor in History at Birmingham-Southern College in Alabama before attending Emory University for graduate school. After a summer position with another large coin dealer, John cut the schooling short to deal in coins on a full-time basis. As a professional, John has taught classes at several ANA Summer Seminars, including an Advanced U.S. Coin Grading class. He’s an associate member of the PNG, life member of the ANA, SCNA, and BRNA and has won several awards for his numismatic articles. In his spare time, John, his wife, Ruth, and their two sons enjoy traveling throughout the country and cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers and Atlanta Braves.

If you have any questions regarding coins, collecting, history, or just want to talk about the Vols, feel free to give John a call at 1-800-776-0560.

Jason Smith

Vice President of OperationNumismatistJoined DLRC: 2002

Originally from Falls Church, Virginia, Jason came to Virginia Beach in 1982 to attend Virginia Wesleyan College, where he earned his bachelor's degree in Business Management. After graduating, he decided to stay in the area and work in retail management. He also owned a sports card and collectibles store in a local mall.

From 1992 to 1995 Jason worked at a local coin shop in Chesapeake, Virginia, where he did retail as well as serving a network of coin dealers on a wholesale level. After a seven-year stint in the telecommunications industry as a sales manager, Jason re-entered the coin business as a member of the David Lawrence team. Jason is a key component to the numismatic team, where he sets up the online auctions, assists customers on a daily basis, and manages the office.

Jason and Rosie, his better half, have two children. When Jason is not shuttling them around, he can be found following local high school and college sports or working in his shop designing and creating custom cornhole boards.

Whether you are buying or selling, Jason will assist you in any way possible. Feel free to contact Jason by phone at 1-800-776-0560 ext 103.

Devin Hipp

Senior NumismatistJoined DLRC: 2015

Devin Hipp joined the staff as a Senior Numismatist in March 2015 after many years of working closely with David Lawrence Rare Coins as an industry colleague and wholesale trading partner. He is recognized by many in the field for his expansive breadth of numismatic knowledge, including expertise in United States and world coins with emphasis on coin grading and variety attribution.

His interest in numismatics began at age 10, when his curiosity was piqued by groups of world coins brought back from his father's business travels in Europe. During his middle and high school years, Devin authored over a dozen articles on specialized numismatic topics that were published in the American Numismatic Association's weekly emails for young numismatists called YourNewsletter. He also received six scholarships to attend the ANA's Summer Seminar programs, where he completed courses such as Modern Minting Process, Errors and Varieties, Early American Coppers, 19th Century American Numismatics, Advanced Coin Grading, and American Colonial Coins.

Devin graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in August 2012 with a bachelor's degree in Business Management and a certificate in Marketing. Shortly after graduation, Devin pursued his entrepreneurial ambitions and left his numismatist position with a prominent Atlanta area coin dealer to start Devin Hipp Enterprises LLC, a successful numismatic business specializing in wholesale trading and building high-end certified coin collections for select clients. From the company’s inception in October 2012 until March 2015, Devin became the largest volume submitter in the state of Georgia of coins to third party grading services and was widely regarded for his keen grading ability and eye for purchasing raw coins for certification.

Devin is a life member of the American Numismatic Association and the Georgia Numismatic Association, and he is a member of the Blue Ridge Numismatic Association and Florida United Numismatists.

He also pursues interests in world paper money, fine watches, vintage guitars and amplifiers, Porsches, and playing the piano. Devin lives in Virginia Beach with his wife, Elise, and their three children.

Matt Kavalek

Customer Service ManagerNumismatistJoined DLRC: 2006

Matthew Kavalek joined DLRC in March of 2006 and started out in our imaging department, quickly moving his way into the Numismatic Support team. Matt helps our team of numismatists with everything from answering phones, describing coins to customers, and assisting with our auction consignments. Matt is our resident video game expert and enjoys long walks on the beach.

If you need assistance with anything coins, please feel free to give Matt a call at extension 109.

Marty Sabio

Imaging ManagerInventory ManagerJoined DLRC: 2004

Marty has been with DLRC since 2004 and now manages the inventory and imaging departments. Marty also oversees all website images, managing the flow of inventory and its images to the website. If you have a question concerning our images or the Washington Redskins, please feel free to contact Marty.

Mary Lee

Credit ManagerJoined DLRC: 1994

Mary Lee is the longest tenured DLRC employee, with 22 years of service and dedication to our firm since 1994. She handles the credit aspects of all orders after they’ve been received and makes sure they’re prepared properly for the shipping department. If you have any problem concerning your order, including payment, layaways and returns, please contact Mary and she will be happy to assist you. Most orders are shipped within 24 working hours!

Mary Hoffman

ControllerJoined DLRC: 2005

Mary Hoffman oversees the financial operations here at David Lawrence Rare Coins, from credit issues to legal documents, and all accounts payable. Mary is a Virginia state board-certified CPA and enjoys cheering on the Clemson University Tigers football team with her family.

Thomas Scott

Shipping ManagerJoined DLRC: 2005

Thomas handles outgoing and incoming packages and helps maintain the overall flow of the department, making sure orders are processed and sent in a timely manner. Our shipping department strives to be one of the most efficient and helpful in the industry. If there is anything you need concerning your shipment, please feel free to contact Thomas or our shipping group. He will be happy to help!

Michael Caori

Assistant Inventory ManagerJoined DLRC: 2011

Raised in DC, Mike moved to the area in 1996. He graduated from Old Dominion University with a degree in History and minor in Facility Management and was able to explore Europe for six months through a student exchange. After managing a movie theater throughout high school and college, Mike came to work for DLRC in 2011 or 2012—he can’t remember. He’s a self-proclaimed movie geek who loves the Washington Redskins and MLB baseball, trying to catch a game whenever he visits family in DC. He lives with his wife Stephanie and their two rescue dogs, a Pomeranian named Gidget and a border collie named Mattie. To top it off, he’s a certified scuba diver and "can be easily bribed with Coca Cola (Pepsi is for traitors) and Chic Fil A." Mike can also be seen traveling with us on the road throughout the country as a jack of all trades.